Economy
Russians destroyed a pharmaceutical warehouse in Dnipro, causing damage worth over 5 billion hryvnia
The occupiers destroyed the BaDM logistics complex in Dnipro with a missile. Medicines and medical supplies worth over 5 billion hryvnia were burned. This is the third attack on pharmaceutical warehouses in three months.
Moldova asks Romania for help with electricity after Russia's attack on Ukraine
Following Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector, Moldova announced the risk of large-scale power cuts and turned to Romania and other partners for urgent electricity supplies.
Wall Street predicts a new boom — US stocks could rise more than 10% in 2026
Analysts expect US stock markets to return to double-digit growth in 2026. This creates attractive conditions for investors looking to profit from the recovery of the US economy.
Artificial intelligence could spiral out of control by 2030, scientists warn
Scientists, including those from the AI Institute, warn that if the development of algorithms is not restricted, artificial intelligence could become uncontrollable and capable of acting independently by 2030, posing risks to humanity.
Shadow imports of roses: while the ESBU remains silent, the state has lost 600 million hryvnia, and the Rada is preparing inquiries to law enforcement agencies
Over 3.5 years, illegal imports of roses have cost the budget hundreds of millions of hryvnia. The Rada's temporary investigative commission is demanding a response from law enforcement agencies
Merz travels to Brussels for talks with Belgium on a €165 billion loan for Ukraine's recovery
German Economy Minister Friedrich Merz is travelling to Brussels for talks with the Belgian Prime Minister on granting Ukraine a loan for reconstruction and the use of frozen Russian assets.
The US is increasing pressure on Greece to participate in the fund for purchasing weapons for Ukraine
Washington insists that Athens join the PURL programme, which provides for financing the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine. Greece is holding back due to financial constraints.
Germany provides Ukraine with another €100 million for energy system restoration
Berlin is allocating an additional €100 million for the repair of Ukraine's energy infrastructure through the Energy Support Fund. Germany's total contribution will increase to €550 million.
Kherson Thermal Power Plant suspended operations after massive attacks by the Russian Federation: tens of thousands of people left without heat
Due to serious damage caused by Russian shelling, the Kherson Thermal Power Plant suspended operations. More than 40,000 residents of the city were left without heating, and the authorities are urgently looking for alternative heat supply options.
Russia Nearing EU Blacklist: Banks Will Be Required to Tighten Transaction Controls
The EU plans to add Russia to its own blacklist of high-risk jurisdictions posing a significant financial threat. The move is expected to tighten banks’ oversight of transactions and further isolate Moscow from European markets.
“Rosneft” Rapidly Losing Revenue: Experts Warn of a Looming Blow to Russia’s Entire Economy
Rosneft is showing a sharp decline in its financial performance: the company’s net profit has dropped by 70%, production and refining volumes have fallen, and part of its refinery infrastructure has gone offline. Ukrainian intelligence warns that these trends may signal the beginning of serious economic trouble for Russia.
Ukraine Approves 2026 State Budget: Record Deficit and Higher Social Standards
Parliament has approved the 2026 budget, which includes a deficit of nearly 2.4 trillion hryvnias, much of which still lacks confirmed sources of financing. The budget also provides for increases to the minimum wage and the subsistence minimum.
